Israel, US End 40-Day Iran War in April 8 Ceasefire
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 29
Israel, US End 40-Day Iran War in April 8 Ceasefire
8 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 29
An April 7 ceasefire announcement took effect on April 8, halting a war Israel and the US began on February 28 under Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.
The campaign aimed to create conditions for regime change and included an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's defense minister and several IRGC generals.
Iran retaliated with missile fire across the Middle East, targeting Gulf states, US bases and Israel during the conflict.
Israel says ballistic missile attacks since February 28 killed 12 IDF soldiers and 23 civilians and injured at least 7,693 people, while CENTCOM says 13 US soldiers were killed.
Did the war to oust Iran's regime instead create a more dangerous and unpredictable hardline state?
How did Iran's cheap drone swarms outmaneuver billion-dollar defenses and hold the global economy hostage?
With key issues unresolved, is the Middle East simply pausing before an even more devastating war erupts?
The 2026 U.S.-Iran War: Ceasefire Fragility, Human Toll, and Global Fallout in the Wake of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Overview
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which began on April 7, 2026, quickly ran into major challenges. Disagreements emerged over its scope and how it should be implemented, especially regarding the crucial Strait of Hormuz and whether Lebanon was included in the agreement. Uncertainty about the Strait’s status led to a standstill in maritime traffic, as shipping companies remained wary despite no new vessel attacks. These unresolved issues and ongoing risks meant that, even after the ceasefire, tensions stayed high and the path to lasting peace remained unclear.